What to consider when evaluating Power Transmission Belt

Posted by Saahil khan on April 12th, 2021

Power transmission belts have become an essential part of the current industrial world, especially in the manufacturing sector. The amount of human effort reduced by them is unimaginable, and therefore, we need to keep these power transmission belts intact according to our requirements. But the problem lies in the incorrect measurement of these machines, which, in turn, pose an equal amount of problem for both the consumer and supplier. Well, to get rid of this simple yet aggravating problem, here are some methods that you can adopt.

Accounting for the proper length:

Before getting an order placed for a new power transmission belt, we must take into account correct measurement according to our needs, or else you will be at the suffering end, and no one can be held accountable for it, not even the dealer.

For most of the power transmission belts, the most vital aspect is the geometric length; this is the layer between the top and inner surfaces. Albeit it is not a very proper layer in the belt as compared to the top, which runs and carries things.

Inward measurements of your power transmission belts are not that necessary for your manufacturer as compared to geometric length while manufacturing the belt of your requirement.

If your belt is measured by a computerized system from its blueprints, then you still have to do a double check if the measurements are intact and according to your needs. Manual verification can be done for geometric length by measuring the unfitted belt while it is spread out and not stretched or strained anywhere.

Estimating the linear spread of the required Power Transmission Belt:

If you measure your conveyor to get an estimate of the length of your required belt, keep in mind to run the tape measure along the exact course of the conveyor.

It is also necessary to take into account tensioning stations so that the power transmission belt can be properly fitted once delivered to you. Ideally, you need some amount of belt sag when the tensioning station is located at a position where the center distance is shortest. Then you must be able to tension the belt by the initially calculated tension. Now the increase in their length on tensioning them depends upon the material of which these belts are made up of like polyester fabric, polyamide fabric, etc.

Risks associated with belts measured not measured appropriately:

More than often, it is seen that most of the problems arise when the power transmission belt does not meet our expectations or requirement. It might happen that the belt may not be able to perform tasks ideally in that case.

It might happen that the belt may not fit properly on its axis if its resemblance is lengthier than anticipated. A belt spacious in terms of width than expected might be unable to function ideally, and its edges might end up getting hurt, thus vandalizing itself.

So here we saw some possible damages that might be inflicted upon consumers if the specifications are not correct and some possible solutions. So next time when you go on ordering a belt for your cause, keep these things in mind.